Senior Land Referencer - Birmingham

Salary/Rate:£30000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid, Office Based
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Land and Planning
Job ref:JN -072025-83938_1751556496
Post Date:03. 07. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

We have partnered with a leading UK-based property consultancy, looking to appoint a Senior Land Referencer to join their expanding infrastructure division in Birmingham.

This role offers the chance to work on nationally significant infrastructure schemes, alongside a highly experienced team delivering across the transport, energy, and utilities sectors. With consistent project wins and a clear growth strategy, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced land referencing professional to take the next step in their career in a collaborative, progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Geo-referencing and digitising features from CAD/paper plans into GIS platforms (preferably ArcGIS)
  • Desktop and contact referencing of affected landowners and stakeholders
  • Managing, interpreting, and maintaining accurate land and property data
  • Producing legal documentation including books of reference, order plans, notices, and schedules
  • Conducting site visits for notice posting and landowner engagement
  • Managing client expectations and supporting junior colleagues on project tasks
  • Assisting with invoicing, resourcing, and stakeholder communications
  • Attending internal and client-facing meetings as required

Desired Candidate Profile:

  • Relevant degree (e.g. Geography, Planning) or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated experience in land referencing and statutory document preparation
  • Proficient in GIS, ideally ArcGIS
  • Understanding of compulsory purchase legislation (e.g. Planning Act, TWAO, CPO)
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed

Interested?

To find out more, please contact Natalie Harvey on 074 581 62049 or send your CV to nharvey@cobaltrecruitment.com

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